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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
4
The Forest Park centennial celebration thanks the numerous volunteers who built the event and the few who bore heavy burdens. The letter from Mayor William J. Meyer and honorary chairman Henry Desens expresses gratitude and hopes the village keeps its forward look and passes the challenge to future generations.
Governor William Stratton dined Friday at the Pines Restaurant in Forest Park with Centennial committee members. He arrived at 6 p.m. with Mayor William Meyer and a State Police escort, greeted by proprietor Fred Posiak. The gathering was informal and Governor Stratton chatted with committee heads. A photographer briefly interrupted to reposition furniture for a group shot.
Stephen Michael Holodniki age five celebrated his birthday on June 21 at 423 Marengo. Guests included Terry, Carol, Judy, Janice, Keren Moles, Oraleey Carlson, Anna, Sammy Licitra, Tleen Licitra, Patti Felak, Dale Carney, and Jackie Holodnicki.
Costume notice asks all pageant costume holders to return them to Mrs. Arthur Jordan at 1006 Dunlop this week instead of the Centennial office. Minnesota vacation notes Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Starck left Friday for a two week fishing trip in Minnesota lakes. he aims to bring back the elusive catch from last year.
Nicolas Pomaro, 1114 Beloit, son of Mr and Mrs S J Pomaro, was notified he received a scholarship to DePaul University. He recently graduated from John Marshall High School where he excelled and is a graduate of St Bernardine's Catholic School.
The Eagles and Eagles Auxiliary announce winners in beard contests with longest beard led by Ist Paul Dunst aged 32 and NEAT BEARD won by Howard Whelpley aged 41. Other categories include UNUSUAL BEARD, OLDEST MAN WITH BEARD, and YOUNGEST MAN WITH BEARD with multiple place winners.
Esther Prie’s Lady Knorkers held a picnic at 446 Thomas Ave hosted by Clara Schwader. Ann Stemm and committee members Gladys Van Lennup Marian Scheel Flo ren¢e Van Lennup served fifty attendees with food and a White Elephant Sale proving 100 percent successful. A planter of a lady's head was awarded to Ardith Stroder of River Forest after indoor card games due to rain.
Mrs Ada Miebach of 420 Ferdinand expresses gratitude to neighbors for services and kindness and to the Ladies Aid of St John Ev Lutheran Church and the Altar Guild for flowers received Sunday.
The Forest Park Chapter No 8640 announces a yard party at Della Weiss home 612 Marengo Ave Friday June 29 at 7 30 p m Sponsored by Della Weiss Vera Gardner and Alyce Larsen The July 2 Stated Meeting and Initiation follow Get the facts Read Review
Circle Inn four judges included Ivan Williams head parade marshal Henry L Warner W William A Schlupp national chief de Querre and Patrick De Mano. The parade climaxed a fun-filled observance of Forest Park's 100th birthday. The committee hopes to match the success for the 200th anniversary.
Mr John and Edward Shell and Mrs Marilyn nee Shell Ruge, former Forest Park residents now in California, have returned to California after spending 146 weeks with their parents Mr and Mrs L M Shell and sister Mrs Gertrude Arnold of 306 Lathrop.
Victor Kozelka aged 52 of 808 Fer dinand suffered a heart attack Sunday and was taken to Oak Park Hospital by local police. The report notes he is under medical care.
The Recreation Board urges all children ages 9 to 16 to register at their nearest playground for a bus trip to Wrigley Field on July 12 to see the Cub Pirates twin bill. One hundred children and ten adult supervisors will participate, an annual event organized by the board. A later season trip to Comiske Park was also arranged.
Dr Gade speaks Sunday morning on Presbyterians and the Revolution at the 11 o clock service. Church praise for its parade float wins first place, invoking deep appreciation from the congregation.
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